Zimmer Biomet recalls hip implants with black residue in polyethylene bags. This residue may delay surgery or cause wear. Affected models were sold before October 2015.
M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinectiv Technology manufactured prior to October 2015 are being recalled due to the potential for black residue to be observed within the polyethylene bag containing the implant. The black residue is a combination of the titanium plasma spray used to create the porous surface of the implant and polyethylene bag containing the implant. The recalling firm states the residue is biocompatible. Risks include delay of surgery while locating a replacement device, and surgical intervention due to wear caused by debris.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling hip implants that may contain black residue in the packaging. This residue could delay surgery or cause implant wear during procedures. Affected implants were manufactured before October 2015.
The black residue comes from titanium plasma spray used to create the implant's porous surface mixing with the polyethylene bag. This residue may cause delays in surgery or lead to implant wear during procedures. The recalling company states the residue is biocompatible but could still interfere with surgical timing.
Patients who received the recalled hip implants before October 2015 are most at risk. The recall affects individuals who have the specific implant model with the black residue in the polyethylene bag.
Check if your implant is labeled as Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology, Size 16.25, and was manufactured before October 2015. The product code numbers listed in the recall notice include specific serial numbers.
Review your implant's model, size, and manufacturing date to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
The recall states the residue is biocompatible but may cause delays in surgery or lead to implant wear during procedures.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Biomet directly for guidance.
Check for the specific model and size (Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis with Kinective Technology, Size 16.25) manufactured before October 2015.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer Biomet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2370-2018 — Zimmer Biomet Zimmer Biomet Hello, I own a Zimmer Biomet that is covered by recall Z-2370-2018 from Zimmer Biomet. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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